The farrier's dispensatory : in three parts. Containing first, a description of the medicinal simples commonly made use of in the diseases of horses, with their virtues and manner of operation, distributed into proper classes, &c. Secondly, the preparations of simples, vegetable, animal, and mineral; with an explanation of the most usual terms both in the chymical and Galenical pharmacy. Thirdly, a number of useful compositions and receipts suited to the cure of all diseases, never before published; as also those of greatest account from Solleysell, Ruini, Blundevill, and other most celebrated authors, digested under their proper heads of powders, balls, drinks, ointments, charges, &c. The proper method of compounding and making them, with many other useful observations and improvements tending to their right administration. To which is also added, a complete index of all the medicines contained in the book, whether simple or compound; with a table of diseases pointing to the remedies proper in each malady. /
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| Language: | English |
| Edition: | The fifth edition, corrected. |
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